Flexing Translation Muscles with AI: Training High-performing Translation Models to Subtitle Fitness Content


Track: Multimedia | MM6 |   Everyone |
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Held in: Live 2
Presenters:
Katharina Herbst - Peloton Interactive 
Elina Lagoudaki - Peloton Interactive
Host: Vanessa Lecomte

In this session we will share learnings from developing and launching an AI-powered subtitling solution for online fitness content for a 5-month pilot. The goal was to leverage MT, internal tooling and other technologies to expedite the subtitling and subtitle QC processes, while ensuring a quality experience for Members who use these auto-translated subtitles to follow a class and exercise. The in-house localization team will share insight on its approach and how it delivered high accuracy while incorporating Member feedback throughout the journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to manage leadership’s expectations around AI-powered subtitling;
  • Manage users’ expectations from AI-powered subtitling
  • How to manage risks associated to quality